Agile Project Manager

Position Overview

• The Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master is a seasoned agile practitioner who leads a global team to design, develop, test, and deliver an AI-based cash flow forecasting solution.
• This role works closely with leaders, stakeholders, and core project team members to prioritize the backlog, manage dependencies, remove impediments, and drive continuous improvement through metrics analysis and optimization.
• The scope of this position includes deploying multiple waves in an agile release cycle on our existing platforms in addition to data interfaces to other systems and reporting dashboards.

• 6+ years of senior project management, with a minimum of 2+ years working in an agile product release environment.
• Highly preferred working experience within a Financial and/or Accounting organization.
• Experience in technology platforms related to accounting or financial forecasting, and knowledge of applications like SAP or JDE is preferred.
• Highly preferred working experience delivering AI based technology solutions.
• Experienced Agile Coach who can operate within a global environment and coach teams in best practices.

• Liaison with stakeholders such as Business Partner, Business Analyst, vendors, and end-users regarding project requirements.
• Coordinate with Business Partners to manage delivery of functional and technical requirement documents, conduct agile design workshops and development iterations, plan and track user acceptance testing, and cutover planning.
• Manage the assigned project to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, quality, and scope.
• Manage a detailed plan to monitor and track the progress of the project.
• Ensure the business team is providing timely inputs and escalates appropriately.
• Manage change requests and coordinate with the Program Manager for further action.
• Coordinate with business and vendors for the seamless execution of various work streams.
• Perform risk management analysis to reduce project risks.
• Report and escape risks to the management, as needed.
• Prepare project status reports in coordination with the other PMO members.
• Plan and run Agile ceremonies such as Daily stand-up, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Demo and Sprint Retrospective meetings for the team.
• Remove any distractions that can hinder sprint progress.
• Ensure the team follows agile practices and rules while working.
• Collaborate with other PMO members to improve governance efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience driving projects from initiation through closure.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal customers.
• Experience in establishing and following controls to manage scope change and reporting project schedule/budget performance.

• Must Haves:
  • 4 - 6 years of project/program management work experience.
  • 2 - 3 years of working experience in an Agile Product Based environment.
• Preferred:
  • ACP, SCRUM, PMP, Certifications or equivalent project management field of study.
  • Experience managing agile projects utilizing Jira.
  • BS in Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Engineering, or related degree that provides foundational skills for managing projects.

• Level of
  
  Experience:
  
  Senior Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Contract on W2 (U.S. Citizens or Eligible Immigrants)
• Location:
  
  Franklin Lakes, NJ
• Duration: 10 months
• Total Hours per week: 40.00
• Client:
  Medical Devices Company
• Job Category: IT